DIY Cabin build

[Hix]

Building this 16x32 on my family land in Lodi, Tx. Have a small hunting cabin there now but I’m ready to have something nice the family can enjoy. I’ll update as progress happens.

Last days off i went out and worked 2-1/2 days getting the foundation done.

(36) 4x6 piers cemented in place and doubled up 2x6x16 treated beams. Then 2x6x16 joist 16” OC

Braced the joist before i left out for work. Will be back in a few weeks to install the sub floor and start framing walls.



Dug 12 with post hole diggers then decided to borrow a gas auger! Post are 4’ OC and beams are 5.33’ spaced



String line leveled post. Cut off with a chain saw and added beams. Ended up with in a few 1/100th of an inch of being perfectly square. (35.77’) I’ll take it and the 3/4” T&G decking will be true.



Screws a ripped 2x6 down the middle to keep the joist aligned till I can install some blocking.



Pretty much got plans finalized, I drew them on excel. Will frame a 10x 20 porch off the front with 4 natural cedar tree post.




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[K. Lane]

Looks like a cool project…I’ll follow along

[louieagarcia]

Tuned in, looking good!

[3ChordTruth]

Nice design and build, your family will enjoy this for years, good luck.

[ETX-Deerslayer]

Great project. Will follow along. Back in the day my wife taught at McLeod. Not to far from Lodi.


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[Hix]

Great project. Will follow along. Back in the day my wife taught at McLeod. Not to far from Lodi.


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My mom worked there. I went to Jefferson though.

I used to work at the gas plant out there too when i was in high school.


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[bobc]

IN! I love me some cabin builds.


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[DaveC]

Nice, it looks like you've done this before.

Following.

[Stan R]

In Love these threads

[FLASH_OUTDOORS]

Looks awesome! Can I make one suggestion? Have the front door swing out. Won’t interfere with living space inside and will be harder to kick in if someone tried to bread in.


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[Matt_g]

Off to an incredible start I see!

I’d be very interested in your total costs once finished up, if your open to that.

[Buckshot4900]

Looks awesome! Can I make one suggestion? Have the front door swing out. Won’t interfere with living space inside and will be harder to kick in if someone tried to bread in.


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If you do this, make sure you drill and pin the hinges so the hinge pins can’t be removed.


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[Hix]

No one is breaking into this place. My folks live out there.
It’s gated and a mile back in the woods. Haven’t had any issues in 100 years


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[Paycheck]

Nice.

[Big pig]

Looks like great plans.
My input after building our cabin is go heavy on the insulation and good windows
Should help your heating/ cooling unit run less and last longer.
And in the interior walls to keep things quiet.
I sure like an island for preparing and serving if there is room. More cabinet space also